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My wife planted a few dozen bulba last year and none of them have come up
this year. Someone said to her that bulbs don't come up and one must buy them sprouting ansd then plant them. Can anyone help please. Ben |
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Ben Short wrote:
My wife planted a few dozen bulba last year and none of them have come up this year. Someone said to her that bulbs don't come up and one must buy them sprouting ansd then plant them. Can anyone help please. They are very sensitive to drying out, so the bulbs you get in shops do tend to be less successful than buying them "in the green". It's possible that a few of yours will come up later, but don't bet on it. An Internet search (try "RHS plant finder") will find you several firms who sell them with leaves: but I'd order right away, as it's a short season. Do also compare various firms: prices and delivery charges vary a fair bit. Right now, you'll find some for sale in pots in the market: expect to pay about a quid for a pot of three or four. You should plant these as they are, without trying to separate the little plants, but rather deeper than in the pots. A bit expensive, I know; but they'll spread over the years if they like the spot. -- Mike. |
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On 15 Mar, 23:25, "Mike Lyle"
wrote: Ben Short wrote: My wife planted a few dozen bulba last year and none of them have come up this year. Someone said to her that bulbs don't come up and one must buy them sprouting ansd then plant them. Can anyone help please. They are very sensitive to drying out, so the bulbs you get in shops do tend to be less successful than buying them "in the green". It's possible that a few of yours will come up later, but don't bet on it. An Internet search (try "RHS plant finder") will find you several firms who sell them with leaves: but I'd order right away, as it's a short season. Do also compare various firms: prices and delivery charges vary a fair bit. Right now, you'll find some for sale in pots in the market: expect to pay about a quid for a pot of three or four. You should plant these as they are, without trying to separate the little plants, but rather deeper than in the pots. A bit expensive, I know; but they'll spread over the years if they like the spot. -- Mike. I have bought a couple of lots on Ebay this year, around £10.00 they are all sitting up and taking notice, very good. David Hill |
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In article , Ben Short
writes My wife planted a few dozen bulba last year and none of them have come up this year. Someone said to her that bulbs don't come up and one must buy them sprouting ansd then plant them. Can anyone help please. If you are anywhere close to West Berkshire, I sell the freshly-dug plants in pots from the gate, and we are very busy. They work out at about 10p a plant. If you are interested I will e-mail you my details. Roy. -- Roy Bailey West Berkshire. |
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In message , Sacha
writes On 2010-03-15 22:50:01 +0000, "Ben Short" said: My wife planted a few dozen bulba last year and none of them have come up this year. Someone said to her that bulbs don't come up and one must buy them sprouting ansd then plant them. Can anyone help please. Ben They take much better if planted 'in the green'. Prices vary hugely so check before you buy. We've just sent 2000 to someone in NE England and all our stock here has gone, so I'm not touting! They are immensely popular and start streaming out as soon as they come in. You need to be looking now or it will be too late. The little bulbs you buy in packets are all-too-often dried out and lifeless. Although they are not necessarily from a known source there are zillions available on E-bay at the moment. I've just ordered a relatively small amount in the green (which almost all are at the moment) from someone who has a very strong seller's reputation. Most of the reputable nurseries, such as Sacha's, seem to be receiving great demand. It seems that the galanthophiles are on the march! -- Gopher .... I know my place! |
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says... My wife planted a few dozen bulba last year and none of them have come up this year. Someone said to her that bulbs don't come up and one must buy them sprouting ansd then plant them. Can anyone help please. Ben That someone is correct, buy them now in the green, plant the straight away and next year they will both flower and spread -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
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